motel

noun

Definition of motelnext
as in spa

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Recent Examples of motel With the town motel still not having been rebuilt, John stays at Hal’s for the night, where feeding his carnivorous alien plant Earl helps the former hero’s demise truly set in. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 The 11-room motel building was converted into five rooms for guests, a workout room, and bathrooms. — Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Through archival footage and extensive interviews, the director revisits the rich, but tragic, history of the Memphis motel. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Soon after this scene, Wuornos is shown with her girlfriend in a motel room, where the two are reading from a book about Lizzie Borden. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motel
  1. spa
  2. resort
  3. lodgings
  4. accommodations
  5. campground
  6. youth hostel
  7. motor inn
  8. tourist court
Noun
  • There’s also a lively wine bar, a brasserie that provides great people-watching from the sidewalk terrace, and the promise of a full-service spa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Among the amenities at the hotel today, according to its website, are conference facilities, indoor pool, sauna, solarium, fitness center, spa, massage room, hot tub, library and bicycle rental.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of spa
Noun
  • Benaroya said Aspen is complementary to the mountain resorts where the brand sells in Europe.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • On land, over 1,000 trees were preserved while building the resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of resort
Noun
  • Upgrade your lodgings by booking a room with a fireplaces or even a covered terrace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Dylan was reportedly so wasted that the burly Von Schmidt had to carry him back to his lodgings.
    — Sean Wilentz, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of lodgings
Noun
  • In the newer buildings—built in the same style as the original house—some accommodations feature a private pool and garden area, which is the perfect space for a small family, bridal suite, or honeymoon escape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Plans call for a 40-room luxury hotel designed to keep the original Green Park Inn’s character while providing fresh accommodations and amenities.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • The site in rural Cochise County, Arizona, already has a visitor center, campground and hiking trails.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Having the marram grass there will mean one less chore for the maintenance crews in the busy summer season as well as beautifying the entrance to the campground, Deerwester said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of campground
Noun
  • The pair had spent the previous night talking for hours after meeting by chance in the elevator of a youth hostel in Munich in May 1998.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.
    — Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of youth hostel
Noun
  • In the not-too-distant past, the building at the west end of Hart Lane was a former mid-century motor inn that had seen its best days.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Penny Lane The Lark Hotel Group has taken over a former motor inn that had seen better days.
    — Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026
Definition of motor inn
Noun
  • Other than a rebranding from Goodnight Court to Classic Inn, little has changed over the past eight decades at the tourist court.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
  • No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
    — Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Definition of tourist court

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